But, if you were to take those roots and place them directly into soil, you would be cutting off the oxygen supply, ...

Hibiscus are ideal plants to add to your garden. Their vibrant, colorful blossoms add excitement and curb appeal while also attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other helpful pollinators.

Lemon balm is a great herb to use in tea and other culinary creations. It can be easily propagated through a handful of ...

Coleus are hugely popular plants that are grown for their highly decorative and vivid foliage. They are versatile plants and can be added to summer bedding schemes, used as a great container plant for ...

If you've never tried to propagate houseplants, the snake plant may be the best option for a beginner. It's especially true ...

If you’re a new plant parent that the pandemic has helped cultivate, allow me to introduce you to an affordable way to expand your collection. It’s called propagation, and it’s the act of creating new ...

TWO DAYS AGO, in an egg carton on my desk, I planted a dozen pointy brown seeds, each slightly bigger than a comma. Already, one seed has spurted hairy white roots; soon, a pair of tender cotyledons ...

Cut the bottom of the branch at a 45-degree angle for maximum surface area. Then, cut the top of the branch flat, just above some leaf buds. The total length should be about 16 inches. You can ...

From roses to wisteria, geraniums and herbs, GH gardening columnist Juliet Sargeant gives her expert tips on taking cuttings ...

New plants can be expensive, particularly if you really like them and have a large space to fill. Whether you like houseplants, have a big yard, or want to outfit your balcony or deck with lots of ...

Q: I have Stella De Oro daylilies. Can I propagate them through seeds? A: Yes, you can, but you will not get Stella De Oro daylilies as a result. You will get a new kind of daylily. Almost all ...

Question: What is it about plants that makes it possible for you to grow them from a cutting rather than having to always start them from seed? I’m planning to expand my garden this season and want to ...